Best Workplaces for Commuters

BLiNQ Media has met the Standard of Excellence and is designated a Best Workplace for Commuters^SM by offering a significant Transit Benefit Subsidy program to employees. BLiNQ Media provides employees with a diverse package of Commuter Benefits that improve quality of life and help support work-life challenges. Over half of employees at BLiNQ Media in New York City take advantage of their Transit Subsidy program.

 BLiNQ Media has opened their New York City office in 2009 after the company was first founded in Atlanta in 2008.  They’ve implemented not only a Transit Subsidy, but also a Teleworking program. And most recently they added a Commuter Options program through 511 NY Rideshare. Employees received free Ridematching and door-to-door Transit Routes and are now eligible for Guaranteed Ride through 511 NY Rideshare.

Working to provide employees with a greener, healthier and better work environment, BLiNQ Media takes pride in being recognized as a “Best Workplace for Commuters^SM”, “Healthiest Employer” and “Best Places to Work”.

BLiNQ Media delivers break-through Facebook advertising results for agencies and big brands.

As the leading global innovator in social engagement advertising, BLiNQ Media delivers rapid, scalable results through a blend of technology, experience and proprietary processes.

CALIBRE has met the Standard of Excellence and is designated a Best Workplaces for Commuters for locations in the Washington DC metro area. 

In an effort to increase employee use of public transportation, reduce traffic congestion, optimize parking space usage at CALIBRE facilities, and reduce the impact of commuting on the environment, CALIBRE offers employees flexible schedules, tax-free transit vouchers and transit subsidies, and parking cashout.  CALIBRE employees also work from virtual offices around the country.

CALIBRE is an employee-owned management and technology services company that supports government and industry with management analysis, technology solutions, and program support.

Grand Hyatt New York has met the Standard of Excellence and is designated a Best Workplace for Commuters by offering a significant Pre-Tax Transit Benefit program to employees. Grand Hyatt provides employees with a diverse package of Commuter Benefits that improve quality of life and help support work-life challenges. Over 30% of employees at Grand Hyatt New York take advantage of their tax saving transit program.

Grand Hyatt New York has been providing Green Commuter Benefits for seven years. Recently, they rolled-out a Bike-to-Work program with funding through CommuterLink/NY Rideshare’s NYCCE (New York City Commute Enhancement) Grant. They purchased and installed a bike rack and security gate, and encouraged cyclists to ride in with a gift card prize to purchase equipment. Employees were able to enjoy riding to work during the warmer months and park their bike securely.

Working to encourage improved air quality and green initiatives, Grand Hyatt takes pride in consistently providing employees with opportunities to participate in positive earth-friendly events, such as the American Lung Association’s Fight For Air Climb being held this November.

 About Grand Hyatt New York

With a premier location on 42^nd street between Park and Lexington Avenues, the Grand Hyatt New York lies in the heart of mid-town Manhattan. Attached to the legendary Grand Central Terminal, the Grand Hyatt is steps away from the city’s best culture and attractions, including Times Square, Broadway, art, culinary experiences and world class shopping.  The hotel has 1311 guestrooms including 51 suites and 55,000 square feet of meeting space including the newly renovated Empire State Ballroom.

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ICF International has met the Standard of Excellence and is designated a Best Workplace for Commuters.  ICF’s robust commuter benefits program includes a pre-tax transit benefit and a monthly subsidy available to all employees around the globe. The number of employees taking advantage of this benefit increased by 20% over the previous year. ICF, a staunch supporter of bicycling and the Bike to Work Day event, supports its own cyclists by providing bicycle racks, showers, and lockers at many offices.

ICF has a formal telework policy that enables many employees to telecommute on a fulltime basis, while others telework one to two days per week. The program allows flexible scheduling and provides laptops to employees. The total savings per year for ICF employees based on alternative transportation methods is approximately 11.9 million vehicle miles and 600,000 gallons of fuel annually.

 ICF International is a global firm that delivers consulting services and technology solutions in the energy, environmental, transportation, social programs, health, defense, and emergency management markets. Because of ICF’s focus on environmental issues, providing an office conducive to cleaner air and a healthy work-life balance are foremost priorities.

                                                               
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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has met the Standard of Excellence and is designated a Best Workplace for Commuters.  UNCG provides fare-free local transit to all students, staff and faculty in addition to discounted regional transit passes for students and pre-tax payroll deducted regional transit passes for employees. During the school year, HEAT (Higher Education Area Transit) buses connect the UNCG campus to several local colleges and universities as well as a variety of other locations. Bicyclists benefit from bike lanes and discounts at local bike shops. To further encourage sustainable transportation, UNCG partners with ZimRide for rideshare matching and ZipCar for carsharing.

Founded in 1891, UNCG is the largest public university in the Triad region with more than 18,000 students and an alumni base of more than 100,000 graduates. UNCG’s mission is to redefine the public research university for the 21st century as an inclusive, collaborative and responsive institution making a difference in the lives of students and the communities it serves. In keeping with that mission, UNCG is a learner-centered, inclusive and innovative institution, providing the challenges, supportive environment and community engagement that fuel growth and elevate achievement in a complex and changing world.

South Florida Commuter Serviceshas met the Standard of Excellence and is designated a Best Workplace for Commuters for offering a significant telework program to employees.  

South Florida Commuter Services, a program of the Florida Department of Transportation, has helped thousands of commuters in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties enjoy the benefits of alternative modes of transportation. By promoting carpooling, vanpooling and riding mass transit, SFCS not only cuts commuting costs for many in South Florida, but also helps the environment. Less cars on the highway means less money spent on gas and less strain on the environment. In addition, SFCS works closely with employers to identify commuter issues, and provide support to relieve these issues. For more information, visit 1800234RIDE.com or call 1-800-234-RIDE (7433).

Booz Allen Hamilton has met the Standard of Excellence and is designated a Best Workplace for Commuters. Booz Allen supports outstanding commuter benefits and flexible transportation options to improve quality of life and work-life balance for employees. At the firm’s McLean, VA, headquarters, a free shuttle service is provided to employees to and from transit stations and the firm’s Herndon, VA, office location; it’s an easy walk to the bus line and area shops and restaurants; and a number of onsite amenities—from a child care center, bank, and dry cleaner, to a deli and fitness center with shower facilities—allow employees to accomplish their to-do list without stepping foot in a car. Employees at various company locations who travel by public transportation can take advantage of a pre-tax transportation benefits program and a transit reimbursement program. And Booz Allen adopts a formal Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) policy that includes teleworking, hoteling at company work sites nearest to employees’ homes, working non-traditional hours to decrease commute times, and other work arrangements that promote work-life integration.

Booz Allen Hamilton has been at the forefront of strategy and technology consulting for nearly a century. Providing a broad range of services in strategy and organization, technology, operations, and analytics, Booz Allen is committed to delivering results that endure, and access the information they need outside the office environment.  

 

ClearCarbon Inc. of Arlington, VA has met the Standard of Excellence and is designated a Best Workplace for Commuters. As part of its own commitment to sustainability, ClearCarbon encourages its employees to reduce their commuting footprints by taking advantage of public transit.  ClearCarbon pays for employees’ monthly Metro passes, supports both an in-house and government-sponsored Emergency Ride Home program, offers bike storage at the office, and provides teleworking capabilities for employees to work from home.

ClearCarbon is a full-service consulting firm dedicated to creating competitive advantage and improving profitability through carbon measurement, management and monetization. They work with companies to develop and implement emissions and energy reduction strategies using their carbon footprint as the foundation for identifying opportunities. Their solutions have been implemented by industry-leading companies worldwide, resulting in significant operational performance improvements and emissions reductions.

The TMA Group, located in Franklin, TN has met the Standard of Excellence and is designated a Best Workplace for Commuters. The TMA Group is a regional leader in customizing environmentally friendly, multimodal transportation solutions for employers and communities. The TMA Group operates and manages several sustainable programs including: 1) Regional vanpool program, in partnership with RTA, serving nine Middle Tennessee Counties, serving over 900 daily commuters. Currently 77 vans are in the active fleet, with 20% expansion expected; 2) Franklin Transit System, a small urban transit system consisting of fixed routes in addition to transportation on demand services, serving the City of Franklin, Tennessee under contract with the Franklin Transit Authority; 3) Clean Air Partnership program, an environmental awareness and education outreach program established by The TMA Group in partnership with Williamson County. The program is now regional with over 130 partners reaching 17,000 employees. The Clean Air Partnership produces a monthly educational cable television show: “Air Care”, that is also seen on the world-wide web; 4) TMA’s TDM Research and Strategies program is dedicated to the planning and implementation of information about innovative sustainable management solutions to transportation issues.

The Cadmus Group Inc. has met the Standard of Excellence and is designated a Best Workplace for Commuters for locations in Boulder, CO; Portland, OR; Watertown, MA, and  Arlington, VA.  The Cadmus Group offers a transit pass and pretax benefit; flexible schedules, including compressed work week and telecommuting;  bike storage and staff showers facilities; and an in-house emergency ride home program for employees.

Cadmus is an environmental consulting firm, helping government, non-profit and corporate clients in the areas of Water, Energy Services, Social Marketing and Communications, Green Building, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, Strategic Environmental Management, and International Development.  Visit Cadmus for further information on their programs.